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Thyroid Labs for Dixiewrecked

I wanted to be sure that I understand. Are you saying that highE2 caused you to have a higher RT3? Did you feel benefits from T3 alone before stopping or did it stop having a positive effect?
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- Post #19
- Aug 20, 2025
- Forum: Thyroid, DHEA, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, etc
Thyroid Labs for Dixiewrecked

Digging into my initial labs, my T3 was at 3.1. Not much better than it is now. I think I will pivot and focus on my adrenal function. I'll retest cortisol and ACTH like Sparky suggested in about a month once I have given this licorice and Panax Ginseng a trial. I also have cordyceps on hand...
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- Post #17
- Aug 17, 2025
- Forum: Thyroid, DHEA, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, etc
Thyroid Labs for Dixiewrecked

8 am was 10. Noon was 10. 4pm was 2.9. 8pm was 3.1. I'll check out those threads when I get back to my place. Thanks again for the help
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- Post #15
- Aug 17, 2025
- Forum: Thyroid, DHEA, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, etc
Thyroid Labs for Dixiewrecked

I think the NDT is probably raising my RT3. I don't have a baseline because defy prescribed upon my initial consultation based on a tsh around 2.8. so I'm not sure about RT3 with no thyroid meds.
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- Post #14
- Aug 17, 2025
- Forum: Thyroid, DHEA, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, etc
Thyroid Labs for Dixiewrecked

https://www.excelmale.com/threads/help-with-labs-high-rt3.23536/ Here is a thread of me feeling the exact same way 3 years ago. Pretty much the same thyroid numbers. But I wasn't taking any kratom or Lexapro.
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- Post #10
- Aug 17, 2025
- Forum: Thyroid, DHEA, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, etc
Thyroid Labs for Dixiewrecked

Man thank you so much for sharing all this knowledge. Currently I use kratom. Not an insane amount but it gets me going despite the lethargy ive experience for years. Maybe that causes some disruption similar to opioids. I also started 10mg of Lexapro about 3 months ago. Again well after...
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- Post #9
- Aug 17, 2025
- Forum: Thyroid, DHEA, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, etc
Thyroid Labs for Dixiewrecked

So the plot thickens. Looks like my cortisol is kind of messed up. I have attached the labs. Apparently low cortisol can increase RT3 so I am going to attempt to mitigate this with licorice root extract and panax ginseng. Morning and noon cortisol levels were middle of the range and have room...
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- Post #5
- Aug 16, 2025
- Forum: Thyroid, DHEA, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, etc
Thyroid Labs for Dixiewrecked

Cat, thanks for that bad ass reply and sharing your experience and quick research. I also have a saliva cortisol test that was sent in, and I am awaiting the results. My initial layman's thought is that high doses of test affect adrenal function and alter cortisol production and this in turn...
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- Post #3
- Aug 15, 2025
- Forum: Thyroid, DHEA, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, etc
Thyroid Labs for Dixiewrecked

I have been taking 1.5 grain of compounded NDT for about a month along with Selenium and a trace mineral supplement. Here are my current numbers. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ TSH: not included, thought it was...
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- Thread
- Aug 15, 2025
- ndt thyroid
- Replies: 19
- Forum: Thyroid, DHEA, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, etc
Giving up on TRT after 5 years

There has to be a happy middle ground. If you gained 30 pounds of muscle from your dose then just back off some. just keep backing off until you feel better. Seems more logical than just going from full dose to zero.
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- Post #4
- Aug 13, 2025
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
From enclomiphene to TRT cream - where do I stand?

Are you saying that your joints hurt more since starting TRT?
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- Post #2
- Jul 18, 2025
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
Androgen abuse and the brain

I think almost everyone that is not dialed in is taking too much Test.
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- Post #6
- Jul 12, 2025
- Forum: Testosterone and Men's Health Articles
SEXUAL COMPLAINTS IN MISUSE AND ABUSE OF ANABOLICS

I wonder if less frequent dosages would help reduce negative effects on the brain. Allowing for a lower trough. Also have started to hear that SERMS are being prescribed on top of testosterone. Dr. mark Gordon does that.
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- Post #7
- Jul 12, 2025
- Forum: Clinical Use of Anabolics and Hormones
Aromatase Inhibitors Decrease Male Sexual Desire

Hey Nelson. I believe the last time you updated the forum. On your protocol it was 100mg it test a week and 1000iu of HCG. How is Libido and EQ on that? Well being in general?
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- Post #4
- Jun 26, 2025
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
Is Fiber Really Essential?

I did carnivore for about 3 months and it was the most epic craps I have had my entire life. In a good way. Perfect. My stomach was also flatter and less inflamed. I'm not doing carnivore anymore. Just a lower carb natural diet but I felt like carnivore was an awesome reset for me to...
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- Post #5
- May 22, 2025
- Forum: Nutrition and Supplements

TRT Hormone Predictor Widget

Understanding Your Hormones

Estradiol (E2)

A form of estrogen produced from testosterone. Important for bone health, mood, and libido. Too high can cause side effects; too low can affect well-being.

DHT

Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen derived from testosterone. Affects hair growth, prostate health, and masculinization effects.

Free Testosterone

The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.

Scientific Reference

Lakshman KM, Kaplan B, Travison TG, Basaria S, Knapp PE, Singh AB, LaValley MP, Mazer NA, Bhasin S. The effects of injected testosterone dose and age on the conversion of testosterone to estradiol and dihydrotestosterone in young and older men. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Aug;95(8):3955-64.

DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-0102 | PMID: 20534765 | PMCID: PMC2913038